Simple to summarize, difficult to cognize, Robert Bresson's heartbreaking "Au Hasard Balthazar" is one of the most emotionally moving pictures ever made. Though Bresson gives us a myriad to think about, he never values one idea over another. It is this subtle, rare touch that gives this film its life. By not prioritizing any idea over another, Bresson lets the audience dictate what the important events are. Using a donkey as his vehicle, Bresson presents us with an unflinching view of humanity. He shows us the unjust conditions of this life, and our helplessness in it. Ultimately, "Balthazar" can be described as a pleasant film about a cruel world.